A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4346755 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4348798 epoch_slot_no: 7198 block_no: 4346578 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1180 time: 2020-06-26 13:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef816ce20176f8336ff40f1bdd6caffe58071852a5392f49135ec01b1e30b53dBlock Operator
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